The Brazilian Butt Lift has become a very popular procedure over the years, helping both women and men enhance the contours of the buttocks for a more youthful and shapely appearance. In addition to traditional Butt Lift surgery, our Newport Beach plastic surgeon offers this innovative technique designed to augment and better define the buttocks without the need for implants.
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A Brazilian Butt Lift utilizes excess fat taken from another area of the body via liposuction to add volume and definition to the buttocks. Since the procedure involves fat grafting techniques to enhance the shape and contours of the buttocks, it does not require gluteal implants to achieve optimal results, which is why many consider Brazilian Butt Lift surgery a more “natural” alternative for buttock enhancement.
This procedure is appealing to patients around Newport Beach and Orange County who want a more organic look and feel, along with the added benefit of body-contouring donor areas to enhance the size, shape, and contour of their buttocks using their own natural fat rather than implants.
If you are dissatisfied with the shape and appearance of your derriere, a Brazilian Butt Lift offers an array of benefits that can rejuvenate the buttocks with beautiful results. The potential advantages of this procedure include:
Brazilian Butt Lift surgery can serve as an alternative to, or complement to, the traditional butt lift technique available at our practice, which removes excess, loose skin and tightens the remaining skin for a firmer appearance. This procedure can also be paired with other body-contouring procedures for more comprehensive aesthetic rejuvenation. Dr. Bayati will talk with you about your goals during the initial consultation and help you determine whether Brazilian Butt Lift surgery is the right option for your needs.
A consultation with Dr. Bayati in Newport Beach, where your anatomy, goals, and expectations are carefully evaluated, is the first step in this journey.
On the day of your procedure, you will arrive at the Newport Beach surgical facility, where Dr. Bayati and her team will prepare you for surgery.
The first step of the Brazilian Butt Lift involves the harvesting of fat for transfer to the buttocks. Using advanced liposuction techniques, Dr. Bayati will remove fat from an area of the body identified during your initial consultation. In most cases, the excess fat is taken from a region such as the abdomen, arms, thighs, or hips. The best option will depend on the area with an adequate amount of excess fat to extract, as well as your particular desires. Once the fat is harvested from this “donor” location, it will be processed and purified in preparation for its relocation to the buttocks. Dr. Bayati will then carefully and precisely inject the fat into specific areas of the buttocks to add volume and refine contours. In most cases, a certain percentage of the transferred fat cells will be reabsorbed by the body. To compensate for this, Dr. Bayati will inject more fat cells than seem necessary at first so that the results will meet expectations even after some of the fat is reabsorbed.
Since liposuction is already part of the procedure, many patients choose to expand treatment to additional areas, such as the waist, back, or thighs, to refine their silhouette further. This can create a more dramatic contrast between the waist and hips, enhancing the final result.
While a BBL enhances volume and contour in the lower body, breast augmentation focuses on refining the upper body, allowing for a more harmonious distribution of curves. This combination is often considered by patients who feel their figure lacks balance between the chest and hips or who want a more comprehensive enhancement in a single surgical plan. During your consultation, Dr. Bayati will evaluate your anatomy and goals to determine whether pairing these procedures will provide the most natural and aesthetically aligned outcome.
For patients with excess skin and laxity extending into the thighs, a thigh lift may be recommended in conjunction with a Brazilian Butt Lift. These areas are closely related in contour and proportion, and addressing them together can create a smoother, more seamless transition between the lower-body regions.
A tummy tuck is another procedure commonly combined with a Brazilian Butt Lift, particularly for patients looking to restore their body after pregnancy or weight fluctuations. While a BBL enhances the back profile, a tummy tuck focuses on the front of the body by removing excess skin and tightening abdominal muscles.
Your Guide to Post-Brazilian Butt Lift/Fat Grafting Care
Patients can expect some level of swelling, soreness, and bruising in the buttocks and the areas where liposuction was performed as they recover from Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery. These side effects are very common and should diminish as recovery progresses. Post-surgical compression garments will also be provided to aid the healing process. Pain medication can help control discomfort in the days following surgery.
Patients are advised to avoid sitting for extended periods for about three weeks after the procedure to reduce the risk of volume loss or altered shape while the areas heal. A special cushion or a modified chair can often accommodate this restriction during recovery. Most patients can resume normal daily activities after about one week; however, Dr. Bayati advises individuals to avoid strenuous work or exercise, heavy lifting, and other activities that may place excessive strain on the buttocks for at least three to four weeks.
The cost of a Brazilian Butt Lift in Newport Beach and the greater Orange County area depends on the patient and their specific needs. According to 2017 statistics, the national average cost of buttock enhancement with fat grafting is $4,096.* It’s important to note that this figure, calculated by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, typically represents the average of the surgeon’s fee only and does not include many other factors that are taken into account in the treatment plan. All Brazilian Butt Lift procedures at our practice are customized for each patient. With that in mind, the total price of the treatment will not be the same for each patient.
In addition to the surgeon’s fee, other components that will comprise the final cost of a Brazilian Butt Lift include the geographic region of the practice, fees for use of the surgical facility and anesthesia, the cost of post-surgical garments or special pillows/chairs, whether the procedure is combined with traditional butt lift techniques or other treatments, and other associated expenses.
After your treatment plan is developed during the initial consultation, we will provide an overall estimate that includes all costs associated with the procedure and discuss the payment methods we accept. We can also discuss plastic surgery financing options available through our practice, which can help qualified applicants pay for their procedure over time via convenient monthly payment plans.
*As cited by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Renowned Newport Beach plastic surgeon, Dr. Semira Bayati, is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), reflecting her commitment to the highest standards of surgical care.
Dr. Bayati has also been recognized as a “Top Doctor” by RealSelf and repeatedly named a “Physician of Excellence” by the Orange County Medical Association, highlighting both her clinical skill and consistent patient satisfaction.
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If you would like to learn more about how a Brazilian Butt Lift can help you achieve your goals, or if you would like to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Bayati, please contact us today!
